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What is Happening

A meeting of the War Decorated Trust was held on Thursday at Chandigarh. The following Trustees were present:

  • Brig Sant Singh, MVC** (in the Chair)
  • Brig NS Sandhu, MVC
  • Brig KS Chandpuri, MVC, VSM
  • Capt Reet MP Singh, VrC

Discussion centered around passing the audited accounts for the year 2012-2013 and the Scholarship Scheme of the Trust.

 

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Vir Chakra (VrC)
Awardee: Hony Sub Sanwal Ram, VrC


Gazette Notification: 2 Pres 50, 26-1-50
Operation: 1948 Polo - Hyderabad
Date of Award: 19 Apr 1948

Citation:
On 18 April 1948, the enemy approximately 250 strong, supported by 3-inch mortar, MMGs and LMGs made persistent attacks on a picquet vital for the defence of Uri. The main attack came from the south on a platoon which was commanded by Jemadar Sanwal Ram. With complete disregard for his personal. safety, Jemadar Sanwal Ram went from post to post in pitch darkness encouraging his men and at the same time hurling grenades at the enemy. The enemy, having failed to over-run the position in three waves, made a final desperate attempt to rush in. At this moment, Jemadar Sanwal Ram went forward under incessant enemy fire and killed five enemy soldiers with his sten gun and grenade. After five hours of grim fighting, dawn found several enemy dead lying in front of Jemadar Sanwal Ram's post. Throughout the action, this JCO acted with coolness and daring of the highest order. 


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PVC : 21
MVC : 219
VrC : 1317
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Air Force : 224
Army : 1249
BSF : 13
Civillian : 3
CRPF : 1
Navy : 67

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